Shusha
The celebration of Shusha, Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2024, kicked off on Saturday (11 May 2024), under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in a major ceremony organized by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), within the framework of the Organization’s Programme of Culture Capitals in the Islamic World.
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Dr. Salim M. Al Malik
Director-General of ICESCO
[...] Shusha once again meets a new appointment after being celebrated as the capital of culture of Azerbaijan in 2021, and then the capital of Turkish world culture in 2023, [...] This title earned it the proclamation of the capital of culture in the Islamic world for 2024 due to its unique character and genius, as it is rare for a city to hold the title of capital of culture for three years. Shusha has always been known for its exaltation and transcendence, as its thinkers and creators have reflected its Islamic identity.
Ilham Aliev
President of Republic of Azerbaijan
I thank ICESCO for celebrating the city of Shusha as the capital of culture in the Islamic world, [...] Anyone visiting Shusha today will clearly notice the Azerbaijani spirit and identity in every corner of the city. Active work is being carried out to restore the historical image of the city, through the restoration and maintenance of its historical and religious monuments, [...] Shusha is unique as a cultural center and a symbol of victory and peace. [...]